S17

VFR

TWIN LAKES

GRANITEVILLE · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
540'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
VFR sectional · S17
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Before you fly into S17
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,540'
MSL · field 540' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF S17

S17 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAIK (AIKEN RGNL) · 9.1 NM away. Conditions at S17 may differ.

METAR · KAIK

Observed 22:35Z

KAIK 272235Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3015 RMK AO2 T02220090
Wind
140° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,224 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIMOTHY RISCHBIETER
Address
172 CESSNA DRIVE, TRENTON SC 29847

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 7 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
S17 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Parking for transient aircraft is available by prior arrangement at 803-480-9569.Show FAA
  • Fuel for transient aircraft is available by prior arrangement at 803-480-9569.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Augusta Approach at 706-771-1777. When Augusta Approach is closed, for clearance delivery contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
  • Closed to aircraft with maximum gross weight 12,500 pounds and above.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The beacon is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • The rotating beacon is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Non-standard solar medium intensity runway lights are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06Runway 06 approach has a clearance slope ratio of 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · S17

Answer card
ICAO
S17
Name
TWIN LAKES
Location
GRANITEVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
540 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,540 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 7 kt
Favored runway now

Twin Lakes is in Graniteville, South Carolina. The field elevation is 540 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan a landing here. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern only if the current Chart Supplement or local guidance supports that for your aircraft and operation. The published remarks matter here. The rotating beacon is tied to CTAF. It is out of service indefinitely. Non-standard solar medium intensity runway lights are also activated by CTAF. There is an approach note for runway 06 that calls for a 20:1 clearance slope to the displaced threshold. That is worth checking before you arrive.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Fuel for transient aircraft is available by prior arrangement by calling 803-480-9569. Parking for transient aircraft is also by prior arrangement at the same number. Clearance delivery is handled through Augusta Approach at 706-771-1777. When Augusta Approach is closed, use Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692. The airport is closed to aircraft with a maximum gross weight of 12,500 pounds and above. For a first visit, verify runway status, lighting and any local arrival notes with the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Twin Lakes (S17)?
The field elevation is 540 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and pattern work.
Is Twin Lakes towered or uncontrolled?
Twin Lakes is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls and coordinate ahead on the ground as needed.
Does S17 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for S17. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Twin Lakes?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published pattern guidance before operating there.
Which runway is longest at S17?
No runways are listed in the facts, so the longest runway is unknown from the provided data. Verify the current runway layout in the FAA Chart Supplement before planning a landing.
How do I get fuel or parking at Twin Lakes?
Fuel for transient aircraft is available by prior arrangement. Parking for transient aircraft is also by prior arrangement. Call 803-480-9569 before arrival.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at S17?
Contact Augusta Approach at 706-771-1777 for clearance delivery. When Augusta Approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.
Is Twin Lakes open to heavier aircraft?
The airport is closed to aircraft with a maximum gross weight of 12,500 pounds and above. Verify your aircraft weight and current airport notes before you go.

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